TEMESCAL DUPLEX
These clients purchased their Temescal District home in Oakland, CA about twenty years ago. The small 3-bedroom bungalow, currently about 1200 square feet, was in need of an update. The homeowners wanted to add a bit of extra square footage, open up the floor plan, and add a second bathroom. That's a fairly straightforward project.
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But, it became more complicated when they expressed a desire to raise the house up, turning their current residence into the second floor of a new duplex. As a result, we've designed a new two-bedroom apartment at the ground level with a workshop at the back. Upstairs, we created a more efficient layout with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms.
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We're currently in the Design Review Process with the City of Oakland. Once that's complete, we'll apply for our Building Permit, and construction can begin!